#1 Hidden Gem
Brentwood Fine Meats & BBQ
4.7(890)A butcher counter that turned into one of the best BBQ lunches in the county. Tri-tip is cut to order; get there before the 1pm sellout.
Santa Maria tri-tipBaby back ribs
BrentwoodBBQ · American$$
Best Restaurants in Brentwood, CA
3 local spots, ranked by rating, consistency and value — from hidden gems to the tables everyone already knows about.
Top-rated in Brentwood
#2
Sunrise Bistro & Catering
4.6(1,130)Bright, dependable and startlingly consistent — the Brentwood spot that quietly caters half the office parks in East Contra Costa. Breakfast until 2pm.
Avocado toast benedictTurkey pesto panini
BrentwoodBreakfast · American$$
#3 Hidden Gem
Tacos El Pariente
4.5(520)Griddle, foil, consomé cup, done. The birria here is the reason people drive in from Oakley at 9pm on a Friday.
Birria tacosQuesabirria
BrentwoodMexican$
Cuisines in Brentwood
🌮 Mexican (1)🍖 BBQ (1)🍔 American (2)🥐 Breakfast (1)
Brentwood guides
The Best Mexican Food in Brentwood, CA
Taquerias, birria, mariscos and family-run Mexican kitchens. Here's where Brentwood locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
The Best BBQ in Brentwood, CA
Tri-tip, smoked brisket, ribs and butcher-counter classics. Here's where Brentwood locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
The Best American Restaurants in Brentwood, CA
Burgers, diners, gastropubs and California comfort food. Here's where Brentwood locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
The Best Breakfast Spots in Brentwood, CA
All-day breakfast, bakeries, brunch and barista coffee. Here's where Brentwood locals actually go, ranked by food quality, consistency and value rather than ad spend.
Best Family Restaurants in Brentwood, CA
Roomy tables, kid-approved menus and fast, friendly service. These Brentwood picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Quick Lunch Spots in Brentwood, CA
In and out in 30 minutes without eating something sad. These Brentwood picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Brentwood, CA
Small, family-run spots locals quietly obsess over. These Brentwood picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Restaurants for Big Groups in Brentwood, CA
Shareable platters and space for ten-plus people. These Brentwood picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Late Night Food in Brentwood, CA
Kitchens still firing after the rest of town closes. These Brentwood picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Takeout Restaurants in Brentwood, CA
Travels well, packed properly, ready when you are. These Brentwood picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.
Best Cheap Eats in Brentwood, CA
Genuinely good food for under $15 a person. These Brentwood picks are chosen for exactly that occasion.